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Stafford & Co welcome a new Director to their growing team whilst they continue to invest in local young talent from across the region. The growing firm, based in Bolton, has appointed Dominic Grimes as Operations Director to help assist with the next stage of its growth. Never one to shy from hard work, Dominic, who […]

The business owners amongst us know that January means one thing – it’s tax return time! Let’s face it, few of us relish the process of completing our annual tax return, even if you’ve got a friendly accountant to help out (did we mention that we know one or two?!) However, if it’s got to […]

Chancellor Philip Hammond has delivered the budget, which he says will “help families to cope with the cost of living”. We have created a simple overview which covers the main points we think may have an impact on you and your business, download our 2017 budget guide. If you would like any advice or help on any of […]

Payroll is one of the most important processes and largest recurring cost to a business. Following the introduction of automatic enrolment for pensions, businesses need to be aware of and prepare for minimum contributions to pensions increasing again in April. Below is a summary of the changes and the actions you need to take to ensure you […]

There are many reasons people decide to set up their own business. What were yours? Every now and then, it’s worth taking a step back and thinking about the reasons you decided to take the plunge and set up your own business. What were your aspirations? Are they the same now as they were then? […]

We’d all like to lay claim to being good with money; some of us may even convince ourselves that we are. But in reality, is ‘good’ good enough? Most of us know the steps we should be taking steps to be more financially responsible. Steps such as paying into a pension. Saving into an ISA […]

We have an exciting opportunity for a Client Manager to join our team. Please download full job description here. Job Description – Client Manager– 2017 To apply for this position please send your CV and covering letter to info@staffordandcompany.co.uk or by post to The Studios, 320 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 4JU

What you need to know about MTD & how to prepare your business. Making Tax Digital reforms, which were due to come in from April 2018, have been dropped from the Government’s Finance Bill 2017. Whilst this provides a short reprieve for SME’s, the future remains uncertain as we await the result of the next […]